Iridescent Ring
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Retro Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Gold, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Labradorite, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Dome Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1970s British Modern More Rings
Moonstone, Sapphire, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings
Moonstone, 9k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Spinel, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Fashion Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
20th Century Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
2010s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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